Bipartisan Housing Legislation Advances from U.S. Senate Committee
On July 29, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs unanimously advanced the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025. This legislation aims to boost the supply of housing units across the United States.
Love of Nature Blazes Career for Milton's ‘Ranger Jen’
Every day is a new adventure for Milton’s Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Jen Young. Young, better known as Ranger Jen, wears many hats in her role connecting the community with the outdoors. Residents can find Young in her office, outdoors exploring, walking or sketching in her notebook.
From Vision to Action: 2025 Young Gamechangers Embark on Athens-Clarke County
GeorgiaForward’s signature leadership program brings together rising talent to address complex issues facing Athens-Clarke County.
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Promoting Georgia, One City at a Time
In this Expert Editorial, Georgia’s Cities talks with Jay Markwalter, Statewide Tourism Director of the Explore Georgia team to share insights into how their organization is supporting communities in elevating tourism efforts, meeting today’s challenges and maximizing local assets.

Exploring Georgia’s G.E.M.S.
One of the most rewarding aspects of serving Georgia’s 537 cities is that I have the opportunity to experience them beyond the interstates and highways, and beyond the brochures and websites.
Georgia’s Cities Magazine
Columns & Features in the Q3—July Issue of Georgia's Cities
- Guided by Yesterday, Leading Forward Today
- Exploring Georgia's G.E.M.S.
- How International Students Became Tourists for a Weekend
- Cities Gear Up for FIFA World Cup™
- And more...
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